Japan literary laureate admits using ChatGPT for her novel
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DOHA, QATAR - The Investment Promotion Agency Qatar (Invest Qatar) has partnered with Microsoft to develop Ai.SHA, an innovative AI-powered...
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UAE, Egypt explore prospects of greater space cooperation
The two sides also discussed facilitating new growth partnerships between the public and private sector.
- The meeting explored the potential for greater collaboration in all space-related fields between the two countries
- The two parties also looked at opportunities to strengthen ties across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
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UAE relaxes mask mandate, but with riders
UAE residents may not wear a face mask in certain places while keeping a safe physical distance of two meters.
- Local authorities are expected to put signs showing the places where people will be allowed not to wear a face mask
- This will happen as long as people adhere to the physical distancing of two meters
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Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center to hire 1,000 citizens in 5 years
The Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center will hire 1,000 citizens during the next five years in medical and administrative roles,...
- The program will assist private sector institutions in supporting the "The Projects of the 50" initiative on a national level
- The center also declared its plan to enlarge the scope of its program to attract and develop Emirati talent
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NASA selects Moon site for ice-hunting rover
The space agency hopes the robot will confirm the presence of water ice just below the surface
- The space agency hopes the robot will confirm the presence of water ice just below the surface
- The mission is part of Artemis, America's plan to return humans to the Moon
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Lebanon’s health sector is about to collapse: WHO
Lebanon is undergoing one of the worst economic crises in the world, with economists predicting that hyperinflation is imminent in...
- Basic and life-saving medicines are in short supply, with restrictions in foreign currency severely limiting import
- This has been caused by the Lebanese pound losing 90 percent of its purchasing power since end-2019, and subsequent government policies
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New Iraq project to reduce flaring at oilfields, consolidate gas production
The new project, signed in 2017 with oil services company Baker Hughes, will eventually allow 200 million cubic feet of...
- The implementation of the project and the gas exploitation may have to wait 30 months for the completion of infrastructure works
- The amount of gas torched in Iraq annually reached 17.37 million cubic metres last year, says the World Bank
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SpaceX all-civilian orbital crew completes mission
Jared Isaacman, who financed the trip with a goal of making space a bit more accessible, said it was heck...
- Jared Isaacman, who financed the trip with a goal of making space a bit more accessible, said it was heck of a ride
- The stated goal of the mission, called Inspiration4, was to encourage the democratization of space
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Scientist makes whitest paint; it might reduce AC bill!
Its inventor said this paint was used to cover a roof area of about 1,000 square feet, it could give...
- The paint has a reflectivity of 98.1 percent, as compared to most white paints that have a reflectivity of 80-90 percent
- This means it can reflect heat and light better, which will continue to cool whatever it is coating
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Dubai Police to use AI to secure Expo 2020
This would include monitoring visitors for safety from the moment of their arrival to the UAE until they reach the...
- The Dubai authorities have already taken several other steps to secure Expo 2020
- This is especially after it has already been delayed by a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic
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UN needs another $100trn for SDGs
The Force for Good initiative has said the UN has funding gap of $84-101 trillion in achieving the SDGs.
- The 17 SDGs are goals that the UN set forward in 2015, which would be accepted by all its members states, to build a better planet
- They include, but are not limited to goals like No Poverty, Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well Being, Quality Education, and Gender Equality
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Discover first Arab lunar mission in augmented reality
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre and Atlantic Productions make the Rashid Rover's journey to the moon exciting with a...
- Join the Rashid Rover on its epic mission to the moon, and rediscover the thrill, excitement and pure magic of space exploration from the comfort of your own home
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SpaceX Starship, world’s biggest rocket, explodes during first flight test
Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, exploded during its first flight, but Elon Musk congratulated his SpaceX team on...
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- Despite the failure to complete the full 90-minute flight test and reach orbit, SpaceX and Musk, the founder and CEO of the private space company, declared it a success.
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Pacific solar eclipse dazzles stargazers
Parts of Australia, Indonesia and East Timor were plunged into daytime darkness, delighting curious onlookers. On Australia's northwest tip, the...
- While fun and perhaps moving for spectators, the eclipse gave scientists a chance to observe the sun's corona, which is usually obscured by its bright rays.
- The stargazers observed the rare phenomenon by using anti-UV glasses distributed by astronomy groups, while others lined up to use telescopes provided by a university.